Early Fixation for Diaphyseal Humeral Shaft Fractures in the Elderly Patients
Recruiting
Observational Study
Humerus Shaft Fracture
Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 94 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society · Research network
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About This Trial
The study purpose is to evaluate whether early surgical fixation of upper arm fractures in elderly patients' age 65 years and older improves patient functional and psychological outcome scores compared to the standard of care with non-operative management.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Diaphyseal humeral shaft fracture (as defined as superior border of insertion of pectoralis major proximally, to the distal diaphysis)
2. Ambulatory (with or without the use of walking aides)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Fractures with intra-articular extension
2. Ipsilateral upp…
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